New Census Data Show Household Incomes Are Rising Again, But Share Going to Middle Class Is at Record Low ArticleSep 12, 2017 New Census Data Show Household Incomes Are Rising Again, But Share Going to Middle Class Is at Record Low Too many families are being left behind as a record-high share of income goes to the top. Sep 12, 2017 Alex Rowell, David Madland
Unions Are Necessary to Rebuilding Our Middle Class ArticleSep 12, 2012 Unions Are Necessary to Rebuilding Our Middle Class By advancing the interests of the middle class in the workplace and in our democracy, unions help build and strengthen the middle class. Sep 12, 2012 David Madland, Nick Bunker
Latest Data Show Incomes Continue Downward as Inequality Rises ArticleSep 12, 2012 Latest Data Show Incomes Continue Downward as Inequality Rises New U.S. Census Bureau data demonstrate that the income inequality gap is widening, which should prompt Congress to move on job-creating legislation. Sep 12, 2012 Heather Boushey, Jane Farrell
2011 Census Data Reaffirm Need to Implement the Affordable Care Act ArticleSep 12, 2012 2011 Census Data Reaffirm Need to Implement the Affordable Care Act The number of uninsured Americans drops for the first time in four years but even greater gains are to come when the health law is fully in place. Sep 12, 2012 Maura Calsyn, Lindsay Rosenthal
5 Things You Need to Know About the 2011 Poverty Data ArticleSep 12, 2012 5 Things You Need to Know About the 2011 Poverty Data Today’s new data on poverty reveal that the share of people living in poverty stabilized and that government programs to alleviate hardship are working. Sep 12, 2012 Melissa Boteach
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice Advancing Racial Equity and Justice We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.